Lebanon approves army modernization programme to strengthen border security

The Lebanese government has approved a comprehensive programme to modernize its national army as part of efforts to strengthen border security, said acting Information Minister Ziad Makary. 

Makary stated that Lebanese military units have started deploying to the southern border under the ceasefire agreement with Israel, effective from November 27, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

“The army has started sending its forces to the south. It requires a significant amount of equipment and military hardware, and the necessary weapons will arrive in the very near future,” said Makari.

Following a cabinet meeting in the southern city of Tyre the Minister also emphasized that the armed forces have bolstered their positions on Lebanon’s northern and eastern borders to prevent potential incursions by militant groups from Syria.

“The military leadership is taking appropriate measures on the Syrian border in light of the recent events in the neighbouring country,” Makari stated.

Additionally, Makari revealed that the government has approved a draft law aimed at rebuilding homes destroyed by the war.

Earlier, Prime Minister Najib Mikati reiterated during the cabinet meeting that “authorities are committed to addressing the challenges facing the population in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and the southern suburbs of Beirut.”

Mikati further urged the international community to take “serious and decisive action to halt ceasefire violations by the Israeli adversary and ensure its withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories.”

“We are confident in the high professionalism of our military, which will safeguard national sovereignty and ensure the stability and security of our borders,” the Prime Minister declared.

By Aghakazim Guliyev